Next-gen AUG redefines battle-grade firepower.
AUG A3 M1 designed to utilize several sighting options, including a built-in 1.5X optic (shown).
During testing, everyone on the range was impressed with the bullpup’s handling,
high-tech engineering and accurate results.
When I first tested the US made in August back in 2008, I was impressed because Steyr arms capable of emulating the quality and feel of one of the guns that I have in the artificial heart-Austrian AUG me. Today, in 2015, I was more impressed with American-made Steyr Aug / A3 M1, as the company has even been an increase rather than European relatives.During testing, everyone on the range was impressed with the bullpup’s handling,
high-tech engineering and accurate results.
Why? Well, I've shot AUGs Austria for more than 30 years, and I can not think of a better overall rifle. Nothing is perfect, including Austria in August, less than perfect because it has the necessary trigger and re-conventional thanks to its bullpup configuration. But despite two minor problems have been polished over the years in Austria, and they have finally fixed by the American branch of Steyr arms. Now, after installing the optional Trigger Module Hybrid and handling disruptions bullpup, the Steyr has made what many would consider the best August ever.
AUG Long History
In the early 1970s, Steyr Mannlicher developed August (Armee Universal Gewehr, or "universal army rifle"), a bullpup 5.56mm NATO rifle. August and have been adopted by the Austrian Army as STG 77 (Sturmgewehr 77) in August 1977. The Bullpup was a huge commercial success, and in their original configuration, it was adopted by the armed forces of more than 35 countries worldwide.
Because of the strict rules back in the late 1980s, bringing AUGs Austria to the United States is becoming increasingly difficult. Finally, in 1989, became impossible. After a brief period in 1997 in which the Steyr and GSI joined and passed 1994 federal Assault Weapons Ban to bring 3,000 "AUGs law" which features military has been removed, AUGs not over Austria never managed to enter the US again.
Then Steyr decided to start building them in the US, but the effort is actually much more complex than originally planned. The first try was a somewhat successful ending with the new management at Steyr US and US manufacturing companies clones August. I am not authorized to reveal the details of this operation, but also can create a script for a spy movie. The second attempt was also unsuccessful. Steyr US partnered with Sabre Defense, the manufacturing facility is state-of-the-art can build high-quality AUG. But Sabre ran into problems with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ending output of ultra-accurate AUGs American-made suddenly in 2009.
But Steyr never give up. The third attempt succeeded. Now AUGs high quality made in Bessemer, Alabama. For American shooters, the long road to excellence has brought the best made in the US in August and one of the top, if not the best, the battle rifle ever.
American AUG Prods
Steyr Arms offers three variants of August the First of August / A3 SA, semi-automatic versions of the family shooting in August It features the top Picatinny rail and animals of this magazine Steyr translucent polymer. The second variant, August / A3 SA NATO, as the name suggests, can use the 5.56 NATO standard magazines. The new August / A3 M1 equipped with Picatinny rail tracks over short, long, slightly higher for different sights and optics, integrated optics or 1.5X or 3X.
The new AUG/A3 M1 features several short Picatinny rails for attaching accessories
as well as a Vltor quick-detach sling swivel.
I recently tested version in August / A3 M1 with 1.5X integral, very bright and clear optics. According Alexandria OATH Maltezo ammunition was "clearly scope, I saw the gun," and saw 1.95 inches positioned above the stock comb to cheekweld solid. The new design of the tower requires a single room or a flat screwdriver for windage and elevation changes. The 1.5X optical media has a pointer with a large circle of observation, while 3X optical media has a pointer to the internal reticle that is thinner in the loop telemetry. Coverage M1 also increased with the addition of three sections Picatinny rails around the scope tube.as well as a Vltor quick-detach sling swivel.
For those who prefer a variable power scope or red dot paired with a 3X magnifying glass, high rails are available for August / A3 M1 designed to slot number 16, extending to 2.57 inches in the rear and the receiver sits 0.82 inch, comb stock. Rail abbreviated created for the minimalistic Aimpoint Micro T-2 are sufficient, a simple CompM4 or red-dot sights. This rail has a slot 11 and ended up in the back of the receiver. It is placed at just 0.44 inches at the top of the comb.
Rail and landscapes in August / A3 M1 easily exchanged with three screw threads base below the top of the receiver. Recipients are also permanently updated to replace the front sling swivel with VLTOR quick release sling swivel, which makes it easier and faster for users to attach or remove the two point sling. One point sling Users can remove the front sling swivel entirely, if desired.
Receiver own aircraft grade anodized aluminum coated art room, and adjustable gas system. The operating system of short-stroke piston from August / A3 M1 run very clean by nature, because all exhaust vents in front of the weapon. Opponents stainless steel guide rods affixed August bolt carrier, sliding easily into the receiver for unparalleled smoothness and exceptional reliability. Dual gas adjustment settings ensure Aug / A3 M1 operates in the most adverse conditions.
Testing A3 On The Range
Steyr always synonymous with legendary precision in my mind, and this one is no different. I pulled an extraordinary group with my old August, and August / A3 M1, with cold hammer forged barrel in the US actually proved just as accurate.
While the standard trigger (rear) is acceptable for combat situations, the optional
Hybrid Trigger Module (front) offers a lighter, crisper trigger pull for precision.
The secret here is the combination of high-quality barrel and trigger a new hybrid module optionally available from Steyr arms. Triggers good standard fought for the gun, but the hybrid module triggers just mind blowing. This increase triggers cut by almost half, about 8 pounds for a very comfortable £ 5.19 on average, and it brings a completely different nuance to August with a smooth take-up and break crisp. The trigger option is a must for me.Hybrid Trigger Module (front) offers a lighter, crisper trigger pull for precision.
The new Steyr has proven itself on the range and produced some impressive groups of sub-MOA with most of the test ammunition. Shooting groups of sub-MOA with 16-inch gun barrel is impressive. With a 16-inch barrel, you can expect a five-shot groups at 100 yards 1.5 MOA average with military ammunition class. And when shooting match quality ammo, you can expect a group of sub-MOA. It does not get much better than that for such a short barrel, and if you consider the total length in August, may be the most accurate carbine measuring less than 29 inches long.
AUG has a interchangeable barrel that can be changed fast and accurately.
By using Aug / A3 M1, you can quickly switch barrels and sites while the rest are super accurate. The Steyr Aug / A3 M1 must be a bestseller in the tactical market saturated with clones M4. This super accurate, configurable and very cool.For more information on the AUG/A3 M1, visit steyrarms.com or call 205-417-8644.
